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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,637.62, 240,998.94 and 98,158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,637.62, 240,998.94 and 98,158.68 is: 135,458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,637.62 : 240,998.94 = 98,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,637.62/240,998.94 = 98,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,637.62x = 240,998.94 × 98,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,637.62x = 23,656,137,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656,137,831.80/174,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,458.43

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